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Did The US break a promise to Ukraine?

Did The US break a promise to Ukraine?

Watch the full episode. Did The US break a promise to Ukraine? Does the US have an obligation to do more? On GZERO World, we look at The Ukrainian-Russian conflict with former US ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul.

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